Dawn Milking Line Tea Slope Niger Rainy Season

Wet earth and scattered leaves mark the ground beneath a long line of white containers arranged on a steep, muddy slope in Niger. Overhead, the perspective reveals wooden orchard ladders leaning against crates filled with dark green tea leaves. The first light of dawn strikes the horizon haze, casting a soft, cool glow across the damp surfaces. Rain has recently cleared, leaving puddles that reflect the pale sky. Workers stand among the crates, their movements slow and deliberate as they tend to the harvest. The textures of wet wood, slick plastic, and muddy soil create a tactile scene of seasonal labor. one drop of water rests on the edge of a white container, suspended before falling.